Austrian Position Threatened as German Attacks Rebound
London reports a temporary lull northeast of Irdun while German forces prepare further assaults on French defenses. Paris notes heavy bombardment in the Vaux sector and Rome says Austrian attacks in southern Tyrol failed. Czernowitz sails into Russian bends as General Brussiloff reportedly cuts the Austrian retreat by severing the railway line north.
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London
Irdun
Paris
Vaux
Rome
Tyrol
Czernowitz
Brussiloff
German and Allied War Losses and Trade Talks
German newspapers cite British shipping losses at 600000 tons in the war. Before Jutland Britain lost multiple battleships armored cruisers cruisers torpedo boats and submarines. Premier Briand hosts Allied reps to craft a postwar trade plan aimed at curbing German expansion in a secret several day conference with Entente nations present.
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Czernowitz
Berlin
Jutland
Briand
Russians Repulse Attacks North of Pinsk
The war office says Russian assaults north of Pinsk yesterday were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Persin
War Office
Pinsk
Russians Capture 6000 Men Near Sniatyn Structures
Russian forces reportedly captured about 6000 troops and 16 guns near Sniatyn, twenty miles from Czernowitz, during operations around June 14.
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Petrograd
Sniatyn
Czernowitz
Deadlock in New York Railroad Wage Talks Threatens Strike
New York June 14 rail way managers and union officials representing 350000 workers near end of wage conferences and likely to adjourn tonight. A deadlock is predicted as unions rejected the managers proposition. Conference costs exceed 100000. Managers refuse to pay for duplicate time. Unions submitted 105 questions. Labor leaders say if no agreement is reached the strike plan will be submitted to the unions.
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New York
Suspected killer tied to Moore family murders
Kansas City Kansas June 14. Williarsfield was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Moore family murders at Willisea in 1912. He is believed to have committed similar crimes in Aurora Illinois Blue Island Illinois and Paola Kansas. A woman who overheard plans reportedly aided the arrest.
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Kan
Williarsfield
Muyten
Moore
Willisea
Aurora
Blue Island
Til
Paola
Wheat Market Closing Prices in Chicago
Wheat finished at July 1.025 dollars, corn at 7.154 dollars, and oats at 0.495 dollars in Chicago trading on June 14. Prices reflect daily commodities activity with July wheat leading.
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Chicago
Fire at Pennsylvania Railroad Elevator Kills Five
Baltimore reports five men perished in a fire that destroyed the Pennsylvania railroad elevator. Four others are unaccounted for and 19 are hospitalized. Total loss set at $2,000,000.
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Baltimore
R. H. Barnes Elected Commander of Idaho G A R
The annual Idaho G A R officer election held at the K P hall nominated by W S Hawkes selected Robert H Barnes of Twin Falls as commander. Barnes a Civil War veteran with three wounds and a battlefield death rumor tale is among the oldest members. Officers Joseph Tousley Boise senior vice commander Frank Gibbon Pocatello junior vice commander were also chosen.
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Idaho
P. Ball
W. S. Hawkes
Caldwell
Robert H. Barnes
Twin Falls
Mr. Barnes
Illinois
Joseph Tousley
Boise
Frank Gibbon
Pocatello
Mexicans Try Disturbance Among Workmen
In Columbus New Mexico on June 14 agitators posing as laborers appeared at the American engineer camp at Las Palomas. They threatened American workers on the wagon road. one Mexican was arrested and additional arrests are expected.
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Columbus
N. M
Mexico
Las Palomas
Universal military training bill proposed for 18 year olds
Washington June 14 the new universal military training service bill proposes that all males of 18 enlist for six months of training each year and be discharged into a reserve to be called in case of war.
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Washington
Universal Military Train Service
Great Preparedness Pageant at Capitol
President Wilson led a 75 000 strong preparedness parade up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House reviewing stand then prepared to address the nation on America first at 3 o clock. Officials from McAdoo Lane Redfield Wil trill General Gallery attended. Roosevelt and Taft were invited but could not attend. Suffrage leaders issued a banner urging preparedness for about 91 electoral votes. Wilson condemned foreign born persons aiding political blackmail in U S politics.
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Washington
Wilson
Stars and Stripes
Pensylvania Avenue
White House
America First
McAdoo
Lane
Redfield
Roosevelt
Taft
United States Marine Band
United States
Mackay Jail Booze Raid Reclaims Stolen Stock
A drunken episode in Mackay ends with authorities seizing confiscated liquor from a jailed saloon stock after locals raid the jail. The owner fled to Lost River while townsmen secretly repackaged and divided the booze, leaving the jail with the original house intact.
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Mackay
Idaho
Lost River
Airman Captains Suffer Minor Injuries in Plane Crash
In Columbus New Mexico on June 14 Captains Townsend Dodd and John F Curry were slightly hurt when an aeroplane fell and sustained damage.
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Columbus
N. M
Townsend Dodd
John F. Curry
Wilson Slate Will Go Through Without Hitch
At Ogden and St Louis reports converge on the 1900s era convention as Wilson and Marshall are set for renomination. The Dems plan a disciplined, harmony filled gathering with keynote by Martin Glynn and a Golden Lane suffrage display. Delegates anticipate platform reveal Friday after adjournment Thursday noon.
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Wilson and
Marshall
Victory
Wilson
Martin H. Glynn
McCombs
Kremer
James W. Lee
Baker
Hrgan
Golden Lane
Coliseum
Alaska
Bryan
Boome
Glynn
Washington
Adams
Grant
Lee
United States
Princess to Change Ownership as Orpheum Takes Over
Orpheum theatre managers Archibald and Don Carothers assume control of the Princess tomorrow. The house will be remodeled to modern standards while Paramount films remain on the program. Archibald will oversee the Princess with Tri angle releases continuing at the Orpheum. both houses aim to boost popularity with experienced leadership.
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Orpheum Management
Princess Theatre
Don Carothers
C. . Archhbald
Orpheum Theatre
Princess
Paramount Films
Archbald
Carothers
Orpheum
Triangle
Massive Albany Demonstration Marks Flag Day Parade
Thirty thousand spectators joined Albany on June 14 for the preparedness parade and Flag Day exercises highlighting civic resilience and military readiness.
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Albany
Omaha Preparedness Parade Draws Thirty Thousand
In Omaha Nebraska on June 14 a large parade showcased wartime readiness. About thirty thousand people joined the event passing through downtown streets.
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Omaha
Omaha, Neb
Copper market notes steady firm near term
New York June 14 copper prices show electrolytic nearby and September months quoted firm with a $27.50 level and a later price around $29.25, indicating a firmer near term in the metal market.
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New York
Flynn keynote speech frames democracy and neutrality
At the Democratic national convention in St. Louis on June 14 Martin H. Glynn, former New York governor, hailed Wilson and urged American neutrality as essential. He argued Democratic unity on Americanism, peace, preparedness, and prosperity, claiming re election for Wilson and defending the president’s foreign policy.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Martin H. Flynn
New York
America
Washington
Glynn
Eoth
Hamilton
Jefferson Y Lincoln
Wilson officials oppose plank to bar judges from elective office
Washington reports a proposed platform plank to prevent federal judges from accepting elective offices was discouraged by Wilson leaders at St. Louis who warned the president views the plan as petty politics.
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Washington
St. Louis
McCombs Assails Republicans in Democratic Convention Opener
In St Louis on June 14 Chairman Wm F McCombs opened the Democratic national convention with a charged address claiming victory for the party since coming to power. He mocked GOP promises as vacuous and accused Republicans of self deception and special interests while praising Democratic achievements and future aims.
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Oyster Bay
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
America
Aesop
Aeson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bryan Given Ovation at Glynn Rally Speech
Bryan received a standing ovation amid a tearful display after Glynn declared that men die for the flag when reason primes the rifle and justice blesses the cause. The first segment lasted about sixteen minutes as the crowd reacted to the somber proceedings.
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Glynn
Reason
Ionor
Justice
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